quadrangle (quad)

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GIS

See topographic map.

City of High Point, NC — GIS Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27

Typically refers to a map sheet published by the U.S. Geological Survey, a 7.5 minute quadrangle series or the 15 minute quadrangle series. Also known as a topographic or topo map.

Volusia County Government — Geographic Information Services (GIS) Glossary retrieved 2014-05-27